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Four Lessons for Event Planners From the Primetime Emmy Awards
Thanks to COVID-19, this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards were a lot different than in years past. For meeting professionals, the show offered plenty of food for thought for how to best execute virtual and hybrid events.
New Partnership Commits to Increasing Scholarly Research on Systemic Racism
In the wake of renewed focus on social justice and structural racism, three education and child-focused organizations have joined forces to help expand the pool of scholarly information on racism and its impact on young people.
5 Ways Associations Are Working to Make the 2020 Election Safer
Whether it’s providing hand sanitizer, holding virtual town halls, or finding room for people to vote in person while social distancing, associations are helping to ensure an informed electorate and safe voting this fall.
How Staff Agility and Resilience Is Tied to Organizational Success Through Pandemic
As the coronavirus upends economies and industries, organizations that want to survive must have an agile and resilient workforce. A new Aon survey looks at these crucial skills and how organizations are cultivating them.
4 Ways Resilient Associations Have Survived and Thrived in the Pandemic
What have resilient associations done to prioritize members, strengthen their mission and remain successful during the COVID-19 pandemic? Personify spoke with leaders across the industry to learn more.
Is Microsoft Teams More Popular Than Slack? Yes, but …
Microsoft’s chat and collaboration service Teams has been outpacing Slack’s growth since COVID-19 began, but their use cases differ in important ways—particularly in terms of how they integrate with other tools.
Member Dues Installment Options Are a Win-Win
The pandemic has forced associations to reevaluate lots of processes, and that includes how they collect membership dues. With no one in offices to receive paper invoices, online installment payment options look like they are here to stay—which is a good thing.
Three Questions to Ask When Planning a Website Redesign
A good online experience could be the difference between retaining new members and driving them away. Tackling a few important questions before you start your website redesign will help you create a roadmap to success.
How to Handle Language Interpretation for Virtual Meetings
As associations shift their events to all-virtual formats, there are several elements to rethink, including how to manage language interpretation. Some tips for breaking down language barriers in remote meetings.
Weekly Now: Associations Remember RBG
Ruth Bader Ginsburg wasn’t just an iconic Supreme Court justice; she was also a leader in the world of nonprofit advocacy. Also: Music venues learn the value of working together on policy issues.
